#7
I have read all 5 of the references to making comments. I have concluded after visiting my 5 links I made 2 comments directly & 1 by signing up to have a reply sent because the site is not working anymore. The other one required the same thing. I don't want to do that. I am like one of the persons in the assigned lessons. I want to keep going if I have to sign up and give you my information every time.
However, in looking at one of my fellow classmates' blog, I signed up for a free story of the week from Library of America & put that site in my Reader. I am excited about that. Also, went to a link and read an ex cert from a book she (classmate) will read to her students in the fall. Even though I wonder about the part on death. I think I made a comment on her blog, but it has been so long ago till I forgot.
I followed another classmates' link to Book Whisper and looked at her book list. I read a synopsis of Almost Astronauts 13 Women Who Dared to Dream book for middle aged children. This is about the Mercury 13 women of the late 50's who paved the way for later women pilots and astronauts. I want to read this and encourage our librarian to place it in our library.
I learned about "blogger etiquette". Ten things to consider when making comments on others' and our blog. Ex. Invite readers to make comments even though it seems to be an obvious thing to do.
I did read be careful not to ignore your children while doing exploring all this new technology.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Conversing with a partner is great!!!
I hope my friend feels the same way.
I watched my friend create her Avitar to post on her blog to make it look more interesting. It does exactly that. I think I can do it. I, however, need to stick to the basics for now.
Lesson #6 I have loaded the required subscriptions into my Reader. In scanning the titles, I saw one on Technology & toothbrushes. It triggered a conversation on high tech toothbrushes. So that will be the one I read, first. I have spent a lot of money at the dentist. My friend stated using this product has changed her life. We discussed improving gum health and using this as a repeating/continuous gift for your child/children to improve their dental health.
I watched my friend create her Avitar to post on her blog to make it look more interesting. It does exactly that. I think I can do it. I, however, need to stick to the basics for now.
Lesson #6 I have loaded the required subscriptions into my Reader. In scanning the titles, I saw one on Technology & toothbrushes. It triggered a conversation on high tech toothbrushes. So that will be the one I read, first. I have spent a lot of money at the dentist. My friend stated using this product has changed her life. We discussed improving gum health and using this as a repeating/continuous gift for your child/children to improve their dental health.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Google Reader
#5
I have established my Reader after viewing the video. Somehow I placed 200 subscriptions in it. I successfully removed/unsubscribe them and will start placing educational items in my Reader. Yeah me!!
My understanding of the purpose of the Reader is to place new things I am interested in, as they become available, in my Reader without having to search for it & waste time. It is my "private newspaper".
I read another participants #5 and see she already knows all about Readers and has her favorite subscriptions. I had to remember this is my 23 Things learning experience and like all learners, we are not all at the same place.
I will keep telling myself this.
:)
I have established my Reader after viewing the video. Somehow I placed 200 subscriptions in it. I successfully removed/unsubscribe them and will start placing educational items in my Reader. Yeah me!!
My understanding of the purpose of the Reader is to place new things I am interested in, as they become available, in my Reader without having to search for it & waste time. It is my "private newspaper".
I read another participants #5 and see she already knows all about Readers and has her favorite subscriptions. I had to remember this is my 23 Things learning experience and like all learners, we are not all at the same place.
I will keep telling myself this.
:)
I think I know how to do links it sounds/looks easy.
#4
I have read 5 articles and made some comments on various subjects. One I read earlier. Patrick, a 5th grade student, has been called dumb by his brother. Patrick is hurt by the comments but has decided to write about his feelings. He decides that he is going to proof his brother wrong. There are many different encouraging comments posted on his blog from teachers and people form different walks of life. Patrick thanks each one while acknowledges their comments and how it personally helped him.
The next one is a video on how children are creative until they go to school. Children start out creative but as they continue to live & learn teachers/adults tell them they are doing things wrong or try to fix what is perceive as what is wrong with them. When we haven't recognized what their talent is and how to tap into it. The video is funny while causing you to think. The story about "The Three Wise Men" and "Frank sent me" is a great example of creativity. It is long but keeps your interest.
The next one is on how technology is used for spying and how it is our job to teach ethics & technology use, simultaneously. Also, while teaching or interacting with students and others remember our behavior toward students can cause others to record &/or edit the videos before publishing it on youtube.
The next is explaining the uses of blogs in the classroom. It is a way to give students voice in their writing. Also, they get to read their classmates writing. The students learn responsible writing and its importance. Lastly, students and teachers learn how to effectively access information and how to utilize the changing technology.
The last is on whether to give homework. It is a subject that all teachers contemplate. The students that don't need it do and the ones who do, do not. Then, you consider you should control/monitor the independent practice in your classroom. In order to do do this, be efficient with your teaching time by being prepared and structured to allow students time to work in class. The comments were varied as expected. Each expressing their frustration.
Blogging is an interesting way of expressing your ideas on subjects and adjusting your views as you learn and grow on the subject. It is a record of your progress.
It appears to be an informal means of communication that has the ability to inform & give the writer a voice.
I have not successfully linked my articles.
On July 6, after conversing & working with my partner, I was able to do the link. I had done it last night, but did not click on preview to see it.
Yeah!!!!!
#4
I have read 5 articles and made some comments on various subjects. One I read earlier. Patrick, a 5th grade student, has been called dumb by his brother. Patrick is hurt by the comments but has decided to write about his feelings. He decides that he is going to proof his brother wrong. There are many different encouraging comments posted on his blog from teachers and people form different walks of life. Patrick thanks each one while acknowledges their comments and how it personally helped him.
The next one is a video on how children are creative until they go to school. Children start out creative but as they continue to live & learn teachers/adults tell them they are doing things wrong or try to fix what is perceive as what is wrong with them. When we haven't recognized what their talent is and how to tap into it. The video is funny while causing you to think. The story about "The Three Wise Men" and "Frank sent me" is a great example of creativity. It is long but keeps your interest.
The next one is on how technology is used for spying and how it is our job to teach ethics & technology use, simultaneously. Also, while teaching or interacting with students and others remember our behavior toward students can cause others to record &/or edit the videos before publishing it on youtube.
The next is explaining the uses of blogs in the classroom. It is a way to give students voice in their writing. Also, they get to read their classmates writing. The students learn responsible writing and its importance. Lastly, students and teachers learn how to effectively access information and how to utilize the changing technology.
The last is on whether to give homework. It is a subject that all teachers contemplate. The students that don't need it do and the ones who do, do not. Then, you consider you should control/monitor the independent practice in your classroom. In order to do do this, be efficient with your teaching time by being prepared and structured to allow students time to work in class. The comments were varied as expected. Each expressing their frustration.
Blogging is an interesting way of expressing your ideas on subjects and adjusting your views as you learn and grow on the subject. It is a record of your progress.
It appears to be an informal means of communication that has the ability to inform & give the writer a voice.
I have not successfully linked my articles.
On July 6, after conversing & working with my partner, I was able to do the link. I had done it last night, but did not click on preview to see it.
Yeah!!!!!
Friday, July 2, 2010
What is Web 2.0?
Thing #2 Web. 2.I
It is different from the past of linear test that we just read and many times accepted as being true or correct information.
Web 2.0 is ever changing and involves so many components. it is text, links, linking information, descriptions, exported information, sharing, automated, digital etc. It is alive. People make it alive. All of us make it alive when we add or utilize information that is on the web.
In a previous article I read. It says, we no longer go out in cyber world and look at information. We are a part of the information in the way we utilize & view.
I reflected on this and shared with my study partner that I had been a part of this and did not realize what I was doing. Our family has a family website (4 years, now)that is ever changing with new people signing in & out, looking at information/history about family members, census reports dating back to the 1800's about our various family members. This information updates adding births,deaths, marrieages, military, etc.) as each person adds their name to the family tree.
Furthermore, pictures from the past or present are added (by family members)and are cycled through the Home Page. These pictures can have a lot of information, a little or none. Pictures can be withdrawn, or copied into your own photo album.
Last year while attending the Family Reunion pictures were posted nightly from the days events so those family members who did not attend could see what we had done. Also, kick themselves for not being there for the fun.
I said all this to say. I get it. It is not 'sit & git' anymore when you go on the internet. We all are the web.
I watched the video titled:
The Machine is Using Us by Michael____________ (I will have to find the name and post again.)
Read an article:
Web 2 dot What? by Stephen Bryant (2007)
I haven't found out how to attach a link, yet. But, I will!! :)
It is different from the past of linear test that we just read and many times accepted as being true or correct information.
Web 2.0 is ever changing and involves so many components. it is text, links, linking information, descriptions, exported information, sharing, automated, digital etc. It is alive. People make it alive. All of us make it alive when we add or utilize information that is on the web.
In a previous article I read. It says, we no longer go out in cyber world and look at information. We are a part of the information in the way we utilize & view.
I reflected on this and shared with my study partner that I had been a part of this and did not realize what I was doing. Our family has a family website (4 years, now)that is ever changing with new people signing in & out, looking at information/history about family members, census reports dating back to the 1800's about our various family members. This information updates adding births,deaths, marrieages, military, etc.) as each person adds their name to the family tree.
Furthermore, pictures from the past or present are added (by family members)and are cycled through the Home Page. These pictures can have a lot of information, a little or none. Pictures can be withdrawn, or copied into your own photo album.
Last year while attending the Family Reunion pictures were posted nightly from the days events so those family members who did not attend could see what we had done. Also, kick themselves for not being there for the fun.
I said all this to say. I get it. It is not 'sit & git' anymore when you go on the internet. We all are the web.
I watched the video titled:
The Machine is Using Us by Michael____________ (I will have to find the name and post again.)
Read an article:
Web 2 dot What? by Stephen Bryant (2007)
I haven't found out how to attach a link, yet. But, I will!! :)
oops!! I didn't finish.
Thing # 1 (Continued)
2) The easiest of the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Learners will be to continue to play & continue to be curious. I like that. I like socializing with other people. I feel refreshed and relaxed as well as excited when I get to do things that do not have to do with work.
3) the most important this will be:
Learning & remembering how to use the technology information I learn. Also, not to be afraid.
Thing # 1 (Continued)
2) The easiest of the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Learners will be to continue to play & continue to be curious. I like that. I like socializing with other people. I feel refreshed and relaxed as well as excited when I get to do things that do not have to do with work.
3) the most important this will be:
Learning & remembering how to use the technology information I learn. Also, not to be afraid.
Ok. I have finally started back at the beginning.
This #1 71/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong learners.
1) The hardest will be to always remember to view problems as challenges I can learn from. I tend to do that, but not all the time.
Equally as hard, is creating my own learning toolbox. Organizing it were it is easily accessible & ready to use like a person would go to a carpenter's toolbox & pull out a screw driver to tighten a screw.
I hope I don't have to hide my toolbox so others won't bother it and then can't find it. :)
This #1 71/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong learners.
1) The hardest will be to always remember to view problems as challenges I can learn from. I tend to do that, but not all the time.
Equally as hard, is creating my own learning toolbox. Organizing it were it is easily accessible & ready to use like a person would go to a carpenter's toolbox & pull out a screw driver to tighten a screw.
I hope I don't have to hide my toolbox so others won't bother it and then can't find it. :)
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